American Airlines Upgrades Flagstaff to Dallas Fort Worth Service with Mainline Aircraft

Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) is pleased to announce that beginning May 21, American Airlines will upgrade its daily service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) with a larger aircraft. The current CRJ700 will be replaced by an Airbus A319, more than doubling seat capacity and marking the first time a mainline aircraft has provided scheduled service to FLG.

The A319 features three classes of service, First Class, 24 Main Cabin Extra seats, and Main Cabin, offering travelers greater comfort and flexibility. The upgrade significantly increases daily seat availability on the DFW route compared to the CRJ700.

“Summer is just around the corner, and travelers have told us they want more options to visit Flagstaff,” said American’s Director of Domestic Network Planning Jordan Pack. “By adding capacity between Flagstaff and our largest hub, we’re expanding access to destinations across the country, from Miami and Washington, D.C. to New York and beyond.”

Flagstaff Airport Director Brian Gall added, “The increase in seats on this route reflects the continued growth of the Northern Arizona market and the strength of our partnership with American Airlines. We’re thrilled that FLG will welcome scheduled mainline service for the first time. The Flagstaff community has consistently filled available seats, demonstrating strong demand. We encourage travelers to continue choosing FLG to help support even more expanded service in the future.”

The A319 will operate on the DFW route from May 21 through Oct. 31, aligning with peak summer travel demand.

FLG continues to pursue additional air service, new routes and larger aircraft. In 2025, airport staff met with representatives from 12 airlines and remain optimistic about future expansion opportunities.

FLG also continues to deliver strong operational reliability. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 83.95% of arrivals to FLG were on time in 2024, compared to the national average of 77.91%. That same year, the airport recorded 1,579 on-time departures, or 85.3%, and only eight cancellations, surpassing the national average on-time departure rate of 78.28%.

“With a runway elevation of 7,014 feet and more than 90 inches of snowfall annually, FLG is one of the highest and snowiest commercial service airports in the country,” Gall said. “We take pride in keeping our runway clear to support airline operations and minimize delays. Our team operates eight snow removal vehicles and is finalizing the design of a new 16,000-square-foot snow removal equipment storage facility, which will enable even faster response times during snowstorms.” FBN

By Claire Harper

To book your flight, visit flyflagstaffaz.com, aa.com, or American’s mobile app. Claire Harper is the City of Flagstaff’s communications manager for Flagstaff Airport.

Courtesy Photo: The new American Airlines flight will operate the route to Dallas from May 21 through Oct. 31, aligning with peak summer travel demand.